Master of Agriculture
Why study the Master of Agriculture at UNE?
The Master of Agriculture is a course work only program designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in an area of agriculture and who do not wish to complete a research project.
Career Opportunities
There are opportunities in advisory and management roles in agricultural extension and property management; departments of primary industry; soil conservation; rural banking; private consultants; feed and fertilizer manufacturers; rural journalism; etc. providing advice on scientific, technical and economic matters.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | MAgr |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Benefits | Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science: On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Agriculture with 24 credit points (no more than 12 credit points at undergraduate level) of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC. For more information, click here Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | The minimum requirement for admission to candidature is a three-year degree in a field related to agriculture. It is possible to transfer to Master of Agriculture candidature on completion of units to the value of 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for a maximum of 24 credit points on the basis previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. This can include six credit points of advanced standing which may be granted on the basis of relevant professional experience. |
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| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
1.1. An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Agriculture shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Agriculture; or
(b) have completed at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science and have a satisfactory academic record; or
(c) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a relevant degree or other qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature.
1.2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the relevant course coordinator.
2. Appointment of Supervisor
At the time of admission to candidature a supervisor, who shall be a member of the staff of the University of the rank of lecturer, or higher, and who shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the candidate’s study program, shall be appointed by the relevant course coordinator.
3. Course Requirements for the Master of Agriculture
3.1. Each candidate shall complete a course work program approved by the school on the recommendation of the head of the supervising school and pass such exams as shall be prescribed.
3.2. Each course work program shall comprise units with a total value of 48 credit points:
(a) at least 36 credit points shall be at graduate level; and
(b) no unit shall be below 300 level.
3.3. Unless otherwise determined by the school in special circumstances, the course work program shall be completed in 12 months of full-time study or in not more than eight consecutive semesters of part-time study.
4. Advanced Standing
On the recommendation of the relevant course coordinator, a student may be granted advanced standing to a maximum of 24 credit points towards the Master in terms of Advanced Standing Rule 2 provided that:
(a) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.1.(a) for an awarded Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University shall be for units counting 24 credit points; or
(b) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.1.(b) shall be for units counting 24 credit points; or
(c) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.2.(b) shall be for units counting 12 credit points; and
(d) the maximum advanced standing which may be granted in terms of Rule 2.3 shall be for units counting six credit points.